I often write about communication as it pertains to parenting. I think that being able to communicate well with our kids is a key element in being an effective parent. Not only can we build strong relationships with our children, but we are also modeling strong communication skills and developing skills and techniques we can use in all sorts of other areas of our lives. Mirroring and validation are two communicating techniques that are very well-suited to parenting. Mirroring is when we “send back” to our kids the message that we understand what they are saying or trying to tell … Continue reading →